Richard Buckner: A Victorian Portraitist of Refined Elegance Richard Buckner (1812-1883) stands as a significant, yet often understated, figure in 19th-century British art. While he never achieved the widespread fame of his contemporaries like Sir Thomas Lawrence or William Powell Frith, Buckner’s meticulous portraits offer a remarkably intimate glimpse into Victorian society – capturing not just likenesses but also the nuances of soc…